Job Title: Associate Scientist QC Microbiology
Skyguide is responsible for ensuring the safety of individuals and relies on its team of highly skilled, well-trained employees.
We are recruiting for an Associate Scientist QC Microbiology at Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Bern.
This role requires an open-minded, goal-driven, and motivated individual who is passionate about working in a fast-paced environment.
QC Microbiology plays a crucial role in validating and transferring various test methods, as well as performing routine release and stability tests for new materials in both the clinical and commercial phases.
Responsibilities
* Perform stability, in-process control, release, raw material, and environmental monitoring tests
* Analyze, report, and review test results to ensure accuracy and quality
* Maintain laboratory equipment and operate instruments with precision and efficiency
* Support training and qualifications of team personnel to ensure a high level of expertise
* Ensure timely and cost-effective planning and release of samples at required cGMP level resulting from operational activities, stability programs, and monitoring
* Support the completion of lab events, investigations, and CAPAs related to OOS and non-conformances in a timely and effective manner
* Able to support method qualification, verification, and co-validation activities as needed
* Lead and support continuous improvement projects within Quality Control to enhance operational efficiency and GMP compliance
* Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations, processes, and guidelines
* Provide support to analytical development, process development, and other stakeholders as required
* Support inspections during preparation, execution, and follow-up
Essential Requirements
* University degree in natural sciences, applied sciences, microbiology, or equivalent, and work experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or vaccine industry
* Experience in a cGMP regulated environment is an asset
* Sound knowledge of microbiological laboratory operations and practices
* Must be well-organized, a self-starter, results-oriented individual with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team environment with attention to detail and good documentation practice
* Strong strategic and conceptual skills, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
* Good communication abilities
* Proactive attitude that challenges the status quo, team player, and team builder
* Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and assignments simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
* Able to work independently and take ownership of assigned tasks to plan and execute according to agreed deadlines
* Good verbal and written skills in English and German
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.